Ambarella Inc.’s stock price took a tumble after hours on Tuesday, dropping almost 7%, after having risen 2% in the regular session to close at $94.31. The semiconductor company had released its fourth-quarter results, which showed a net loss of $11.1 million, or 29 cents a share, compared to a net loss of $9.2 million, or 25 cents a share, in the same period the year before. After adjusting for stock-based compensation, income tax effects and other costs, the earnings were 23 cents a share.
Revenue also fell, dropping to $83.3 million from $90.2 million in the same quarter the year before. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast adjusted earnings of 14 cents a share on revenue of $83 million.
The results fell short of expectations, and investors responded by selling off Ambarella’s stock in after-hours trading. The company’s stock price had been on a steady rise for the past several months, having risen from around $60 in October to around $90 in February.
The company’s CEO, Fermi Wang, commented on the results, saying that “We are disappointed by our fourth quarter performance, which was impacted by a combination of softness in the consumer drone market and a delay in the ramp of our automotive product.” He added that the company is “confident in our long-term growth prospects,” and that it is “investing in new products and technologies that will drive our future growth.”
Ambarella’s fourth-quarter results are not indicative of the company’s overall performance. While the company’s revenue was down in the fourth quarter, it had reported record revenue in the third quarter, and its overall revenue for the year was up from the previous year.
The company’s core business is in the consumer electronics market, and it has been expanding into new markets, such as automotive and security. It is also investing in new technologies, such as AI and computer vision. These investments are expected to drive future growth, and Ambarella’s stock price is likely to recover in the long term.
In the short term, however, investors may remain cautious due to the company’s fourth-quarter results. It is important to remember that the company’s performance in the fourth quarter was likely impacted by the softness in the consumer drone market and the delay in the ramp of its automotive product.
Ambarella is a well-established company with a strong track record of innovation and growth. It has a wide range of products and technologies that are used in a variety of markets, and it is investing in new products and technologies that will drive its future growth. While its fourth-quarter results may have been disappointing, the company’s long-term prospects remain strong. Investors should keep an eye on the company’s progress and consider the potential for future growth when evaluating Ambarella’s stock.
